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KR 180 R2900-2 vs M-1000iA/1000

KUKA vs FANUC — specs, price, and data-backed comparison.

QUICK TAKE

  • M-1000iA/1000 offers the higher payload (1,000 kg vs 180 kg).
  • M-1000iA/1000 offers the longer reach (3.73 m vs 2.9 m).
  • KR 180 R2900-2 offers the lighter build (1,101 kg vs 4,300 kg).
  • M-1000iA/1000 is the newer platform (2,020 vs 2,012).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

KR 180 R2900-2M-1000iA/1000
CompanyKUKAFANUC
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:20122020
Weight1,101 kg4,300 kg
Payload180 kg1,000 kg
Reach2.9 m3.73 m
Degrees of Freedom66
Battery Life24 hours—

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the KR 180 R2900-2 and the M-1000iA/1000?

KR 180 R2900-2 is made by KUKA, while M-1000iA/1000 is made by FANUC. Both are industrial-robots, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which has the higher payload, the KR 180 R2900-2 or the M-1000iA/1000?

The M-1000iA/1000 has the higher payload at 1,000 kg, compared to 180 kg for the KR 180 R2900-2.